Japanese facial massage training course

Learn the basics of the Japanese facial massage with our therapists Anna Makarkina Bochatay  (speaks French and Russian)! 

The cours allying theory and practice is taking place in TMed since June 2022.

Japanese massage known for its natural lifting effects. 

Anna Makarkina Bochatay is a facial massage specialist with more than 17 years of experience behind her shoulders. A specialist primarily in Japanese facial massage, Anna has worked in the largest spas and holistic health centers in Geneva. She studied massage in several professional schools in Switzerland and France.

Anna turned to the Japanese facial massage when she discovered this practice 17 years ago.  In 2024 Anna participated in the international massage therapist competition and came 2nd among the participants in the Facial Massage segment.

Japanese facial massage training objectives 

• learn the integrity of the techniques necessary to perform a Japanese facial massage
• learn the basics of the face anatomy and lymphatic system
• learn the indications and contraindications to this type of treatment
• discover the best oils and floral waters to use for the massage
• learn how to make a successful seance and what skin health advice give to the client

Contents of training

General presentation of the course, teacher and teaching method

I. Introduction to the History of Japanese facial massage

II. The aesthetic and wellbeing virtues of Japanese facial massage 

III. List of equipement that you'll nead for the massage

IV. Massage techniques 

1. Prior to the massage: hygiene rules, importance of therapist's posture, questions to ask the client before the seance begins 

2. Massage techniques 

3. After the massage: importance of rest and hydratation, advice to give to the clients on their skin care routine

V. indications and contraindications to the Kobido massage

VI. Which oils to use ? Which floral waters?

VII. Bonus: Relational dimension: how to understand the needs and the expectations of your client and how to make a seance successful 

VIII. Recommended reading 

Price and format

The price for the particiaption in training is

1 student 8h training: CHF 1'800.-

2 students 8h training: CHF 1'200.- per student

3-4 students 12h-16h training: CHF 1'200.- per student

5-6 students 16h training: CHF 900.- per student

7-8 students 20h training: CHF900.- per student

CHF155.- examination

You'll also receive a free printed illustrated handout and acces to the online training platforme for vidéo content.

The training days for the Japanese facial massage  are:

2025

June 14-15 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour break at noon)

June 21-22 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour break at noon)

June 28-29 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour break at noon)

August 09-10 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour break at noon) 

September 27-28 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour break at noon)

November 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. (1 hour break at noon)

The examination sessions 2025:

to be fixed

The individual training session is also possible, please contact our team for more details.

The place of training will be cominucated depending on training dates (Geneva or Morges). 

If you have questions or wish to participate, please contact us at:

 Email at:  training@tmed.ch 

Thank you!